CTC LEAF: 51,588 packages of  tea on offer met with an improved demand.

BROKENS:  Well made good liquoring Brokens were in strong demand and were dearer upto Tk.5/- and occasionally more. Medium varieties were also a good market and were mostly firm to slightly dearer. Plainer sorts met with a fair demand at around last levels with some withdrawals. BLF teas once again sold well at firm to slightly dearer rates. These realised  prices between Tk. 170/- and Tk.233/.

FANNINGS : Well made good liquoring Fannings were a strong market and were firm to dearer following competition. Good Medium teas were also a good market and sold at firm to slightly dearer rates. Plainer sorts met with a fair demand at around last levels with some withdrawals. BLF teas once again sold well at firm to slightly dearer rates. These realised  prices between Tk. 170/- and Tk.233/.

DUST: 12,748  packages of tea on offer met with a fairly good demand. Well made good liquoring Dusts had fairly good demand and sold well. Others again were an easier market and sold at a drop of Tk.5/- to Tk.8/- with some withdrawals.  BLF Dusts again met with good demand and had only few withdrawals. Blenders lent strong support with fair interest from the Loose tea buyers.

COMMENTS:  There was widespread demand this week generally noticeable for improved liquoring varieties which were often dearer. Blenders lent more support with Loose tea buyers operating in greater strength particularly for the well made sorts.

CDs were lower in demand and prices dropped substantially.
Our Catalogue:  (Sale 10)  Avg : Tk 246.33, Sold 70.86% , (Sale 9)  Avg : Tk 242.08, Sold 78.25%